Posts Tagged ‘richmond police department’
Police still holding home invasion parolee suspect
The Richmond Police Department is still holding a suspect in relation to a home invasion turned homicide late last month, but hasn’t formally charged the man yet. Five members of the same family had their world shattered before 4 a.m. Aug 26 at 3234 Moran Ave. as a man fired shots in their house, killing…
Read MoreTwo killed in 24-hour period in South Richmond
All three of the city’s homicide victims this year were shot and killed in South Richmond, find out how the city and the community are responding.
Read More‘Nacho’ defaces city, leaves few clues
Police are on the hunt for “Nacho,” a shadowy, elusive tagger who defaces the city under the cover of night.
Read MoreNew hires at the Richmond Police Department
In the past few years Richmond has hired nearly 50 new police officers.
Read MoreOfficers testify in Richmond gang rape case
Hearings begin for seven suspects charged in connection with rape of Richmond High student.
Read MoreWalking toward a bright future
Seventy young people learn life skills while safeguarding city streets with the police.
Read MoreCombatting the invisible problem
If you want to control crime, you must control your known criminals, says Lt. Threets.
Read MoreEvery gun has a story
Richmond police seize an illegal gun every one or two days.
Read MorePromotions and politics in the RPD
Next month the Richmond Police Department will have a new number two alongside Chief Magnus.
Read MoreMental health advocates ask: “How could they?”
Advisory panel says the mayor’s opponents exploited the stigma of mental illness for political purposes.
Read MoreMurder rate on the decline
There have been 15 homicides so far in 2010, down from 41 at this point last year.
Read MoreRichmond neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out
This evening 24 neighborhoods in Richmond will join National Night Out, an annual nationwide event celebrated since 1984.
Read MoreTeens show their best at Richmond’s Got Talent Show
Teenage singers, dancers, a saxophone player and a band gave their best at the Richmond Memorial Auditorium last Friday during the Richmond’s Got Talent show.
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